Ours had a 15.0-liter Cummins diesel under its clamshell hood, which means each of six cylinders displaces 2.5 liters. So, yes, it’s a showy truck, but one built to work. We Were Told the Transmission Would be “Simple.” Riiiiight. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play A special gauge cluster is styled like the pod on the V-Rod motorcycle. The interior gets Harley emblems on the seats and rear sofa. Big letters that spell out “Harley-Davidson” are cut into the chrome bands on the sides of the hood. Bar-and-shield logos adorn the wheels and the exterior sun visor. Exhaust-stack heat shields measure a chimneylike seven inches in diameter. The huge chrome front bumper is flatter than that of the regular truck and sits below a unique grille. The LoneStar’s headlight housings are straight from the Harley catalog, although they use revised innards to meet truck regulations. The cost of the extra swag almost seems reasonable when you consider the thousands of dollars in accessories that Harley bike owners routinely throw at their hogs. It’s a maxed-out, $142,000 LoneStar sleeper cab with 13 grand of Harley appearance added. Based on the “regular” and nearly equally showy International LoneStar, this Harley truck is one (actually number two) of 250 that will be built for 2009. When the truck arrives on a Monday morning, it looks like something out of Mad Max-preapocalypse, and if Mad Max had rolled through Sturgis with a giant chrome-attracting magnet. Turns out my Class B commercial driver’s license with air-brake endorsement is sufficient documentation for the authorities, as long as I don’t try to tow more than 10,000 pounds at one time. Dual B-pillar exhaust with optional straight, turn back, and 45° exhaust tips, as well as hood-mounted exterior air filters, a bright sunshade, and chrome pedestal mirrors.Things I did in preparation for driving a big rig: watched Maximum Overdrive (it came highly recommended I recommend it only to those whose lives seem 97 minutes too long) bought a camouflage hat at a truck stop checked with the Michigan Secretary of State to confirm that I am legally allowed to drive such a vehicle.A standard 5 Amp USB port is conveniently positioned to plug in your favorite infotainment, with options for additional USB ports.Cab wiring includes all-new harnessing and an all-new in-cab power distribution module that's protected from the elements.Steering wheel control labels are laser-etched instead of painted for maximum readability and durability.Driver controls and instrumentation are based on robust industry-standard SAE J1939 electrical architecture, with a new cluster and switches designed to keep drivers focused and maximize uptime.Here, there and everywhere, the LoneStar® heavy-duty truck is loaded with smart features that are all about optimizing your uptime and getting the most out of your investment as the miles and the years roll on. THE MORE YOU SEE, THE BETTER LONESTAR® LOOKS. And that bold chrome grille and sleek hood offer more than good looks - the aerodynamic shape delivers greater fuel efficiency than conventional long-nose trucks. The spacious DriverFirst™-inspired cab features intuitive controls, high-visibility gauges, and dozens of other smart, driver-tested ideas to keep truck drivers comfortable and in control. The LoneStar® is engineered to meet today's long, heavy and regional-haul demands for optimal uptime, productivity, and performance. A semi-truck good for your company's image, and bad to the bone. The LoneStar heavy-duty truck drives like a long-haul dream. The International LoneStar® has the hottest grille at any truck stop, drawing double-takes as easily as it rolls down open highways. International® Trucks > International® LoneStar®
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